Death Cab for Cutie May 10, 2008

Formed in Bellingham, Washington back in 1997, Death Cab for Cutie began as a solo project for singer/songwriter Ben Gibbard. The underground success of his self-produced cassette 'You Can Play These Songs' Chords' inspired Gibbard to recruit a full-time band. In the summer of 1998, Death Cab for Cutie issued their debut LP, 'Something About Airplanes,' to much acclaim from indie circles. They've gone on to issue six albums, including the current release, 'Narrow Stairs.' Amanda Palmer is of the Dresden Dolls. The Presidents of the United States of America sprung on the music scene in the mid '90s with their hits 'Lump' and 'Peaches.' To call Bob Mould an alternative rock pioneer would be a gross understatement. After helping to define the genre in the 1980s as a founding member of Husker Du, he took it in new directions throughout the '90s with his band Sugar and several solo albums.